
What to Consider when Buying a Watch Online
Gepubliceerd 2022-03-04
Usage
Wristwatches have traditionally been divided into two main categories, sports watches, and dress watches. Remember, though, that there is no exact definition of the two – one man’s sports watch can be another man’s dress watch.
The Sports Watch - An umbrella term for all watches made for the active lifestyle. These are generally water-resistant, durable, and feature one or more complications. The most well-known model of sports watch is probably the diving watch, those that are made to withstand both water and high pressure. They are usually water-resistant to a depth of 20 ATM (200m) or more and are characterised by their rotating bezel. Sports watches are also known as ‘tool watches’, due to their being developed with a specific activity and wearer in mind.

The Dress Watch - This term is usually reserved for ‘finer’ watches, which may not have as many complications, or not made to be worn in adverse conditions. In general, this kind of watch is more delicate, and may not offer any water-resistance.

Different watches, then, are suited to different wearers and lifestyles. Though a water-resistance of 10 ATM (100m) or more will be suitable for most activities. In this case, the kind of strap you choose will often be the deciding factor.
Complications

1. Chronograph – A chronograph watch is any model that comes equipped with a timer with start/stop functionality. Such models are characterised by the two additional buttons placed on either side of the crown, as well as their extra dials for minutes, seconds, and hour.
2. Calendar – vanligaste komplikationen på en klocka utöver sekundvisare och innebär att dagens datum redovisas i separat fönster på urtavlan.
3. Worldtimer/GMT – This complication adds an extra set of hands which can be set to display a second time zone, with the help of the indexes on the bezel. This complication is much appreciated by frequent travellers who want a quick way to check the current time elsewhere in the world.
Movements
In general, mechanical movements tend to be used on more high-calibre watches, which is also true of most of the models in our range.
The Anatomy of a Wristwatch

2. Case back - This protects the rear of the watch and can be opened for servicing and changing the battery. The most common materials are steel and glass, with glass case backs (also known as ‘exhibition case backs’) showcasing the beautiful inner workings of the watch.
3. Crown - Usually placed on the right side of the watch case, the crown is most commonly used to set the date and time, but also to wind it up when necessary.
4. Watch face - Simply put, this is the part of the watch that shows the time. Watch faces vary greatly, with different sizes, materials, and colours being used not only on the face itself, but on its indexes, dials, and luminous coating. Sometimes each model will only offer one particular watch face, but many manufacturers offer several choices when it comes to both colour and material.
5. Bezel - The ring that sits on the watch case, surrounding the watch crystal. Many diving watches and those with a GMT function have a rotatable bezel. As we noted earlier, it is the watch case that decides the actual size of the watch, but the bezel can have a significant impact on how thick it feels to the wearer. A thick bezel on a 44mm watch reduces the size of the watch face, making it seem smaller despite its generous dimensions, while a thin bezel on a 40mm dress watch can make it seem larger, increasing the visual impact of the watch face.
6. Strap - A watch strap is usually comprised of steel links, a type of leather, or some kind of rubber or silicone. The strap has a considerable impact on the look of the watch, as well as deciding to which situations and activities it is suited. Leather is a particularly classic and elegant choice, but far from ideal where water is involved, while steel links and rubber are excellent choices for aquatic pursuits, but also make a more sporting and robust impression – this is not necessarily a bad thing, but something that can be more or less suitable, depending on the occasion and outfit.
It goes without saying that, just like the watch itself, the strap needs some TLC to keep it at its best.
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